Contains Regulated Ingredients
EU Restricted Ingredients
These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Limonene
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product).
What does "EU Restricted" mean?
Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:
- Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
- Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
- pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
- Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
- Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients
These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.3
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Beeswax/Cera Alba
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
17 natural 1 unknown 1 synthetic
Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 89% natural, 5% unknown and 6% synthetic.
Fragrance1 essential oil
Functions Overview (15)
emollient6:Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Waxy, emollient balm or oil — melts on contact with lip temperature
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Smooth, protected — waxy barrier that softens on contact
Waxy, emollient — melts at lip temperature for comfortable wear. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.